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[at-l] Bivy

I have used an OR bivy on an extended hike.  I like the light weightand 
there is room enough for me but no gear, not even boots.  On the down side, 
in wet weather it got splatter unless it was completely closed.  If it was 
closed then condensation was a major problem.  I now use a Hennessey 
hammock, same weight but many advantages.

First Pilgrim
Foster Parsons
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HikingVagabond" <hikingvagabond@cox.net>
To: "Post to AT-L" <at-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 8:43 PM
Subject: [at-l] Bivy


Age is beginning to tell on me and I want to lighten my pack weight as much 
as possible. One of my considerations is a bivy but I have rarely heard of 
anyone actually using one. Just recently someone mentioned that they used a 
bivy on their multi-week hike and really loved it. Has anyone else on the 
list actually used a bivy? I am especially interested in how they work out 
in wet rainy conditions. What are the pros and cons on bivy use? I am 
presently looking at the OR Basic Bivy. Thanks --  Ozzie
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